Wraparound Care Lead

Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust); Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training

Induction programme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Smarden Primary School is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). We are seeking a Wraparound Care Lead to run our after-school care, lead a small staff team and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that keep children safe and happy.

You will ensure welfare, follow policies, and support families with flexible interview options. This role offers part-time hours (15 per week) with a focus on quality, safety and positive development.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of staff to run wraparound care sessions
• Prepare and run age-appropriate activities and ensure safety
• Adhere to safeguarding and school policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of clubs
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of pupils in care
• Promote inclusive environment and positive behavior during care sessions

Skills

Team leadership

Organised

Creative

Child engagement

Education

NJC WS Grade 3, SP 3-4 FTE

Job description

With your engaging and friendly approach, you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities, creating a purposeful and inclusive environment. As a Wraparound Care Lead, you will manage the day-to-day running of our clubs to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in your care. This will involve leading a team of staff, preparing activities, and making sure all pupils and staff follow relevant policies and procedures. It's not necessarily your previous experience in this specific role that we're most interested in; it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education.
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family. We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Would you like the opportunity to be involved in settling and making a difference to children as they start and end their school day? Are you an organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children? If so, the Wraparound Care Lead role is for you! NJC WS Grade 3, SP 3 to 4 FTE £25,614 - £26,016 (Estimated Actuals £8,740 - £8,878) 15hrs (Mon-Fri 15.00 - 18.00). We know you're going to do great things as Wraparound Care Lead, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us.

We can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Smarden Primary School Smarden Primary School currently has 161 students from age 2-11 years. Smarden prides itself on high expectations for all in every aspect of school life, on achievement and excellence built on strong foundations of wellbeing. We are proud of our caring and nurturing family atmosphere, which is seen as integral to school life and where pupils feel safe; Staff know each individual child and build strong relationships with every family, so that children are fully included and well-supported both academically and pastorally, to find out more visit our website here.